2.1[c] Role of erosional and depositional processes

Question 1

What is coastal erosion?
○ A) The buildup of sand and sediment along the coast
○ B) The wearing away of land by the sea
○ C) The creation of new landforms by volcanic activity
○ D) The movement of tectonic plates

Answer 1

B) The wearing away of land by the sea

Question 2

Which human activity can accelerate coastal erosion?
○ A) Planting vegetation
○ B) Building sea walls
○ C) Deforestation
○ D) Constructing groynes

Answer 2

C) Deforestation

Question 3

What is managed retreat?
○ A) Building barriers to prevent coastal erosion
○ B) Allowing certain areas to flood naturally
○ C) Planting trees to stabilize the coastline
○ D) Constructing artificial reefs

Answer 3

B) Allowing certain areas to flood naturally

Question 4

Which of the following is a consequence of rising sea levels?
○ A) Increased agricultural land
○ B) Coastal flooding
○ C) Formation of new mountains
○ D) Decreased rainfall

Answer 4

B) Coastal flooding

Question 5

What is the purpose of a groyne?
○ A) To prevent coastal erosion by trapping sand
○ B) To allow natural flooding of coastal areas
○ C) To create new landforms
○ D) To measure sea levels

Answer 5

A) To prevent coastal erosion by trapping sand

Question 6

Which natural process can lead to the formation of a spit?
○ A) Volcanic activity
○ B) Longshore drift
○ C) Earthquakes
○ D) Tidal waves

Answer 6

B) Longshore drift

Question 7

What is the main cause of coastal environmental change?
○ A) Human activities
○ B) Natural disasters
○ C) Climate change
○ D) All of the above

Answer 7

D) All of the above

Question 8

Which method is used to protect coastlines from erosion?
○ A) Beach nourishment
○ B) Deforestation
○ C) Urbanization
○ D) Overfishing

Answer 8

A) Beach nourishment

Question 9

What is the impact of coastal erosion on human settlements?
○ A) Increased land area
○ B) Loss of property and infrastructure
○ C) Improved agricultural productivity
○ D) Enhanced tourism opportunities

Answer 9

B) Loss of property and infrastructure

Question 10

Which of the following is a soft engineering technique to manage coastal erosion?
○ A) Building sea walls
○ B) Constructing groynes
○ C) Beach nourishment
○ D) Installing rock armour

Answer 10

C) Beach nourishment